INTERNSHIP GUIDES AND CLEARINGHOUSES
These sites list internships with other organizations. Most do not offer internship programs themselves. Remember, some internships are paid, but many are not. Make sure you read the listings carefully and decide whether specific opportunities meet your needs. Some unpaid internships provide excellent experience and can help you achieve your goals in the long run. Others are simply exploitative.
The Feminist Majority (Numerous internship opportunities related to women and politics are listed)
Federal Government Internships (Zillions of government internships listed, courtesy of Rep. Mel Watt, D-NC)
Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (Washington based program with internships in many fields)
The Fund For American Studies/Georgetown University (Washington, DC internships related to political journalism, economics, and business and politics)
United Nations Public Outreach Fellows (United Nations, non-profit, and government internships and career guides)
Everett Public Service Internship Program (Impressive listing of internships in education, environment, minority issues, youth issues, media, etc.)
International Volunteer Programs Association (Substantial directory for international volunteer and internship opportunities)
Internships in Youth Development
(Type in NJ or NY under state and search for internships in your area)
INTERNSHIPS WITH SPECIFIC ORGANIZATIONS
This is an unofficial list of organizations offering internships and volunteer opportunities related to politics, government, law, and public service. These organizations are not endorsed by me, the School of History, Political and International Studies, or Fairleigh Dickinson University. Internships offered by these organizations may not be eligible for FDU credit. Please discuss specific opportunities with your advisor.
Human Rights Watch
(Human Rights Watch is devoted to promoting worldwide attention to international
human rights. Undergraduate and graduate students are
needed to assist in collecting and organizing information, conducting
research, and drafting memoranda and reports on human rights issues.)
The Population Fellows Programs (Fellowships and internships are available in areas such as reproductive health, family planning, and population-environment.)
Council on Foreign Relations (Non-profit, non partisan organization dedicated to improving understanding of U.S. foreign policy and international affairs.)
Emily's List (Organization dedicated to the advancement of women in political life. Based in Washington, D.C. On-line application form.)
State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (Um, I think these internships have something to do with science as well as regulatory policy. But they accept college juniors and seniors interested in the environment. And they pay.)
The Population Institute (Future Leaders of the World Internship Program. Based in Washington, D.C. Six month, full-time, paid internships for juniors, seniors, and recent grads. Must be between 21-25 years old. Knowlege of foreign language essential.)
United Nations Association of the USA (Private organization dedicated to strengthening the U.N. system and U.S. participation. Mostly unpaid internships for advanced undergraduates and grad students. Two paid fellowships each year. Many opportunities to observe U.N.)
Common
Ground Community HDFC, New York City (Intern with a non-profit that
provides housing for low income/homeless single adults. Intended
for upperclassmen with interest in urban policy issues. A modest
stipend is provided. Volunteer opportunities also available.)
LAW INTERNSHIPS
Law internships for undergraduates often are not advertised. It may be necessary to contact organizations and firms directly. Be sure to include a brief cover letter explaining your interest in that particular organization or firm (letters which are too vague or general often will be ignored), a resume detailing your academic credentials and previous work experience, and the names, titles, and phone numbers of references.
The American Bar Association (Internship positions in the ABA's Washington headquarters)
Legal Internships Home Page (Mostly for law students but some opportunities for undergraduates; not updated very frequently)
American Civil Liberties Union (Volunteer internship program in NYC Headquarters. Program designed to expose interns to legal aspects of public interest work. No information on web. 18th Floor, 125 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004)
American Civil Liberties
Union (Selective, semester-long internship program at Washington National
Office designed to give students the opportunity to delve into the workings
of a full-service national legislative office. No stipend provided.)
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
There are literally thousands of organizations in New Jersey and New York City currently looking for volunteers. Volunteering is a great way to promote one's own personal and professional development and, at the same time, advance the well-being of our community.
New Jersey Serves (A huge
clearinghouse for volunteer opportunities. Registration takes just
a few seconds. The search engine is easy to use and lets you search
by location and/or area of interest. Mission statements, contact
information, and descriptions of opportunities are provided for each organization.
This is a terrific site!)
FUNDING SOURCES
These organizations provided financial support to help students participate in unpaid internships programs. They do not provide internships themselves. Go figure.
Peter D. Hart Research Associates, Inc. (A public opinion research firm based in Washington, D.C. They provide a $2000 stipend for an internship that the student finds him/herself. No information on web. 1724 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009. Tel: 202-234-5570.)
Amnesty International USA (Patrick Stewart Human Rights Scholarships.
This scholarship is actually endowed by Captain Picard himself. How
cool is that? Recipients plan their own summer internship with a
local or global human rights organization or develop a summer project to
promote human rights awareness. More information is available from
Amnesty’s National Field program in Washington D.C. No information
on web. Tel: 202-544-0200.)